[Abraxas]

Originally posted by Lauren
It's not to do with his "lip shape"... the Greek language has no 'sh' sounds, and so he finds it difficult to pronounce it - without feeding your controversial ego, thats racism. Cut it out.

At last, some sense! Thankyou

[bonnie43uk]

thats NOT racism, has the world gone mad??????

my local Greek Kebab guy ( Stavros), can pronounce his Shhh's .

Its a LISP ... look at his lip shape.

[Abraxas]

Originally posted by bonnie43uk
thats NOT racism, has the world gone mad??????

my local Greek Kebab guy ( Stavros), can pronounce his Shhh's .

Its a LISP ... look at his lip shape.

Well that sure is damning evidence.

[agentcollins]

Originally posted by bonnie43uk
thats NOT racism, has the world gone mad??????

my local Greek Kebab guy ( Stavros), can pronounce his Shhh's .

you mean like Shhh's-Kebab? lol

[bonnie43uk]

Originally posted by agentcollins

you mean like Shhh's-Kebab? lol

LMAO ... Good reposte!!!

[Wasted]

Originally posted by bonnie43uk


Its a LISP ... look at his lip shape.

Lithpitht!

[Lauren]

Originally posted by bonnie43uk
thats NOT racism, has the world gone mad??????

my local Greek Kebab guy ( Stavros), can pronounce his Shhh's .

Its a LISP ... look at his lip shape.

I have 2 Greek teachers and Greek family. Depends which part of Greece they come from, but generally as they haven't been brought up to pronounce "Sh's" in their language, it's hard from them to pronounce - some can, most can't. You're picking up on a feature that only one race does, and then using it negatively.

[agentcollins]

Originally posted by Lauren

I have 2 Greek teachers and Greek family. Depends which part of Greece they come from, but generally as they haven't been brought up to pronounce "Sh's" in their language, it's hard from them to pronounce - some can, most can't. You're picking up on a feature that only one race does, and then using it negatively.

I agree, it’s just like here in Ireland, a lot of people can’t (or for some reason don’t) pronounce "Th"….. so instead of saying “This”, “Third” and “That” they end up saying “Dis”, “Turd” and “Dat”.

It’s just accents, every country has one!

[Abraxas]

I agree, it’s just like here in Ireland, a lot of people can’t (or for some reason don’t) pronounce Th….. so instead of saying “This”, “Third” and “That” they end up saying “Dis”, “Turd” and “Dat”.

It’s just accents, every country has one! [/quote]

Yes, I see this with the Irish side of my family. I wouldn't be so critical of posts like this if it weren't for the fact that they have made the effort to learn English and I find it ignorant of people to call it a lisp when it is no doubt because he is Greek.

[bonnie43uk]

when i started this thread, it was just meant as a light hearted observation, .. no malice intended, i've already apologised if anyone was upset by it, or found it offensive.
He says "sea" instead of "she" ..!!!!!! SHOCK HORROR!!! .. LOCK ME UP AND THROW AWAY THE KEY!!! ... ITS STOCKCUBE GATE ALL OVER AGAIN!!!

[agentcollins]

Originally posted by Abraxas
I agree, it’s just like here in Ireland, a lot of people can’t (or for some reason don’t) pronounce Th….. so instead of saying “This”, “Third” and “That” they end up saying “Dis”, “Turd” and “Dat”.

It’s just accents, every country has one!

Yes, I see this with the Irish side of my family. I wouldn't be so critical of posts like this if it weren't for the fact that they have made the effort to learn English and I find it ignorant of people to call it a lisp when it is no doubt because he is Greek. [/quote]

Exactly, with English as his second language I think Gerry is doing great, He has a much better command of the English language than Charley did, and isn’t English her first language?

Also going by the spelling and grammar from some of the posts on this thread, I don’t think people in Glass Houses should throw stones.

[imagination]

OMG, you all must stop it! You are acting like complete ignorants. Unless you dont care. Because one greek guy pronounce it correctly in your kebab shop, only means that he is assimilated more than another regular greek guy. When someone is telling you something clear about a culture, that they cant pronounce sh in the greek language, maybe you should just say, oh really, well I didnt know that, my bad. But you try to justify it, by bringing in one example of one person who can do it? Are you guys just ignorant, or do you not care how ridiculous you come off right now? I wouldnt call it racism, I would say ignorance, but if after people gave you clear explaination, you carry on the same, you sure are racist! And I feel sorry for you!

[imagination]

Originally posted by bonnie43uk
when i started this thread, it was just meant as a light hearted observation, .. no malice intended, i've already apologised if anyone was upset by it, or found it offensive.
He says "sea" instead of "she" ..!!!!!! SHOCK HORROR!!! .. LOCK ME UP AND THROW AWAY THE KEY!!! ... ITS STOCKCUBE GATE ALL OVER AGAIN!!!

Youre not stopping are you? You just wish to carry on! Well good luck in life!

[bonnie43uk]

Originally posted by agentcollins

Yes, I see this with the Irish side of my family. I wouldn't be so critical of posts like this if it weren't for the fact that they have made the effort to learn English and I find it ignorant of people to call it a lisp when it is no doubt because he is Greek.

Exactly, with English as his second language I think Gerry is doing great, He has a much better command of the English language than Charley did, and isn’t English her first language?

Also going by the spelling and grammar from some of the posts on this thread, I don’t think people in Glass Houses should throw stones. [/quote]

Yeah, all this Dis Turd and Dat !! .. its disgraceful ... its actully "This" "Third" and "That". i wish people would spell these things properly

[agentcollins]

Originally posted by bonnie43uk

Exactly, with English as his second language I think Gerry is doing great, He has a much better command of the English language than Charley did, and isn’t English her first language?

Also going by the spelling and grammar from some of the posts on this thread, I don’t think people in Glass Houses should throw stones.

Yeah, all this this Turd and Dat !! .. its disgraceful ... its actully "This" "Third" and "That". i wish people would spell these things properly [/quote]

It’s actually spelled “actually” NOT "actully". But like I said, people in Glass Houses shouldn’t throw stones.

[Abraxas]

Yeah, all this this Turd and Dat !! .. its disgraceful ... its actully "This" "Third" and "That". i wish people would spell these things properly [/quote]

Was that a subtle dig at the Irish? Oh what a lovely person you are...

[Lauren]

Now he/she/it is trying to get a response by being outright racist.
Have a good life, I'm leaving this thread now.

[bonnie43uk]

Originally posted by Abraxas
Yeah, all this this Turd and Dat !! .. its disgraceful ... its actully "This" "Third" and "That". i wish people would spell these things properly

Was that a subtle dig at the Irish? Oh what a lovely person you are... [/quote]

I'm half Irish, and half Greek .. and as Jesus said, "let him , who is without sin, cast the 1st brick"

[Abraxas]

Originally posted by bonnie43uk

Was that a subtle dig at the Irish? Oh what a lovely person you are...

I'm half Irish, and half Greek .. and as Jesus said, "let him , who is without sin, cast the 1st brick" [/quote]

So basically, you're telling me you're heritage allows you to be racist?